Subaru Forester: Locking and unlocking from the inside / How to operate the power door locking switches

How to use the lock lever

Rotate the lock lever rearward to unlock. Rotate the lock lever ..

Automatic door locking/unlocking

All doors, rear gate and the fuel filler lid are automatically locked or unlocked under the following conditions. For automatic door locking When the vehicle speed reaches 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher (factory default setting)...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened

In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by operating the rear gate opener button, you can open it from inside the cargo area. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim using a flat-head screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape or a cloth...

Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator This can be caused by the adult incorrectly sitting in the front passenger’s seat. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/ “OFF” position...